Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 1205:

As they set off, Locke, who had been bubbling with energy, nestled into Elissa’s embrace and drifted off to sleep.

With a gentle snort of amusement, Ernest caught sight of this in the rearview mirror and chuckled lightly. “This little mischief-maker… Sorry for any inconvenience.”

His remark was clearly intended for Elissa.

“It’s no bother at all,” Elissa muttered, gently shaking her head.

Ernest kept his eyes on her through the mirror, lost in thought. Was it fate that they ended up here? He had stopped hoping for a reunion between her and Locke, yet here they were, brought together as if by divine intervention…

Meanwhile, Elissa was reflecting on something Locke had said earlier about not having a mom.

Hadley had once informed her that Linda was not Locke’s real mother. The rift between Locke and Linda was rumored to be the reason she and Ernest had parted ways…

Ernest had once opened up to Elissa about his feelings, hinting at waiting for her if she ever decided to end her marriage and be with him. However, he had never brought up his son in those conversations.

her either? However, Elissa had declined his proposal, which Ernest accepted with

Ernest walked Elissa

go inside. Thanks

her head shaking slightly as she smiled. “I was just in the right place at

his eyes lingering on her

could indeed have helped, but ultimately, it was Elissa who had come

arriving at Flynn Mansion,

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there, he quickly

looked at him and replied honestly, “She’s gone

Locke’s surprise turned to dismay. “Why didn’t I

“You were asleep.”

“Dad, you should have woken me up! I didn’t

that supposed to be my responsibility?” His response was straightforward. “Look, you didn’t tell me to wake you up.